Cue Counseling

12/09/2025

So many adults are carrying wounds they don’t even realize came from childhood. Unresolved trauma can shape your relationships, your self-worth, your emotional responses, and even the way your body handles stress.

The good news? Trauma can heal — no matter how long ago it happened.

In our newest blog, I’m breaking down how childhood trauma affects us in adulthood and the steps you can take to begin healing. If you’ve ever wondered why certain patterns keep showing up in your life, this is for you. 💛

Read the full post here 👇
https://cuecounseling.com/unresolved-childhood-trauma-effects-and-healing/

Unresolved childhood trauma doesn’t stay in the past—it shapes how you think, feel, and relate to others as an adult. From emotional regulation to attachment patterns, early wounds can influence every part of your life. Understanding these patterns is the first step toward healing and reclaiming...

12/07/2025

Did you grow up with parents who inserted themselves into your decisions, your emotions, or your privacy?
You’re not alone — and the effects don’t disappear at 18.

Parental overreach can show up later in life as:
✨ People-pleasing
✨ Anxiety around independence
✨ Trouble making decisions
✨ Guilt when setting boundaries
✨ Low self-esteem
✨ Hypervigilance
✨ Relationship struggles

These aren’t character flaws — they’re learned survival skills.
And with awareness, compassion, and support, you can begin to heal. 💛✨

Our latest blog dives into the symptoms of parental overreach and offers practical steps to rebuild autonomy and trust in yourself.
You deserve to feel free, capable, and confident.

👉 Read the full blog:

Parental overreach doesn’t just affect childhood—it often follows people into adulthood through anxiety, self-doubt, indecision, and difficulty setting boundaries. This blog explores the emotional symptoms of growing up with overcontrolling parents and provides supportive, practical steps to beg...

12/07/2025

🌿 When parents overstep boundaries, the effects don’t always stay in childhood.
Many adults struggle with people-pleasing, anxiety, guilt, or difficulty saying “no” without realizing these patterns were learned in their earliest relationships.

In my newest blog, we're exploring:
✨ What boundary violations look like
✨ How they shape emotional development
✨ Why they follow us into adulthood
✨ How to begin healing and setting healthier limits

If you’ve ever felt responsible for other people’s emotions or guilty for putting yourself first, this one might resonate. 💛
👉 Read the full blog here ⬇️

When parents consistently overstep boundaries—through control, guilt, or emotional enmeshment—the impact can carry into adulthood. Many people struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, and relationship challenges rooted in childhood boundary violations. Understanding where these patterns begin is the f...

11/22/2025

Relationships can survive so much more than we often believe.
Distance, conflict, betrayal, communication breakdowns—healing is possible when both partners feel safe, supported, and guided.

Gina Claxton at Cue Counseling offers Gottman Method couples therapy to help partners rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and create a stronger foundation for the future.

If you still have hope for your relationship—even if it’s just a little—let’s begin there.

💙 Start your journey here: https://cuecounseling.com/gottman-couples-counseling-effectiveness/

The Gottman Method is one of the most researched and effective forms of couples counseling available today. Built on decades of studying real couples, it provides practical tools that improve communication, deepen connection, and help partners rebuild trust. This article breaks down why Gottman ther...

11/20/2025

🎄💛 Navigating the Holidays With a Family Member Who Has BPD 💛🎄

The holidays can be stressful for anyone — but if you have a family member living with Borderline Personality Disorder, the emotional intensity can feel even higher.

This season, protect your peace and your compassion.
My latest blog shares practical tips for:

✨ Setting healthy boundaries
✨ Responding to emotional intensity without escalating
✨ Planning breaks and exits
✨ Avoiding triggers and hot-button topics
✨ Caring for yourself during family gatherings

You deserve a holiday that feels calmer, clearer, and more grounding.
Read the full post here and feel supported through the season. 💛

Holiday gatherings can bring warmth and connection — but they can also trigger emotional stress, especially when a family member lives with Borderline Personality Disorder. People with BPD may experience heightened emotional sensitivity, fear of abandonment, and intense reactions during the holida...

11/20/2025

💛 Limerence vs. Love — What’s the Difference? 💛

Sometimes the emotions we call “love” are really something else—something intense, consuming, and hard to control. That feeling is called limerence, and while it can feel exciting, it often brings anxiety, obsession, and emotional highs and lows.

Real love?
It’s steady. Safe. Connected.
It’s built on trust, understanding, and truly seeing each other.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re experiencing deep love or overwhelming infatuation, this new blog breaks down the signs, differences, and how to move toward a healthier, more grounded connection.

✨ Read it now and learn the difference between attachment, fantasy, and real emotional intimacy. https://cuecounseling.com/is-it-limerence-or-love/

Limerence and love can feel similar at first, but they grow in completely different ways. Limerence is fueled by fantasy, intensity, and emotional highs and lows—while love is built through connection, trust, and emotional safety. Understanding the difference helps you avoid unhealthy patterns and...

11/07/2025

New studies are showing that the more time we spend on screens—and the more we try to juggle multiple apps, feeds, and messages at once—the more our mental health may suffer. 😔

From higher stress and anxiety to poor sleep and reduced focus, the digital overload is real. But the good news? With awareness and small changes, we can find a healthier balance.

🌿 Read our latest blog:
“Screen Time and Mental Health: What New Studies Reveal”
👉 https://cuecounseling.com/digital-media-and-mental-health/

Discover what the research says, why social multitasking matters, and practical ways to reset your relationship with technology.

✨ Because the goal isn’t to disconnect—it’s to reconnect intentionally.

11/06/2025

Trauma has a way of lingering — not just in our memories, but in our bodies and emotions.
Even when life moves on, part of us can stay “stuck” in the past, reacting as if the danger never ended.

✨ EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) offers hope for healing.
It helps the brain safely reprocess painful memories so they lose their emotional intensity — allowing you to remember what happened without reliving it.

With time and support, EMDR can help you find peace, reduce triggers, and rebuild trust in yourself and the world around you.

If you’ve been carrying the weight of trauma, know this: you don’t have to do it alone. Healing is possible — one step at a time. 💛

👉 Read more in our latest blog: How EMDR Therapy Helps Heal Trauma
https://cuecounseling.com/how-emdr-therapy-helps-heal-trauma/

11/06/2025

Sometimes the pain we carry from the past can quietly shape how we show up in our closest relationships.
Old wounds, triggers, or unresolved trauma can make it hard to feel safe, trust deeply, or communicate without defensiveness.

💛 EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can be a powerful part of marriage counseling—helping couples heal not only as individuals, but also as partners.

By reprocessing painful experiences, EMDR helps reduce emotional reactivity, ease communication, and restore connection. It’s not about erasing the past—it’s about freeing your relationship from it.

If you and your partner are ready to heal together, this approach can help you find peace, safety, and understanding again.

✨ Read the full post here: https://cuecounseling.com/using-emdr-in-marriage-counseling-healing-together/

Healing is possible—for you, and for your relationship. 💞

How Trauma Affects Relationships Unresolved trauma doesn’t just impact the individual—it often shapes how partners connect, communicate, and respond to

11/02/2025

🎄 The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone — and that’s okay.
If you’re feeling sad, lonely, or overwhelmed this season, you’re not alone.
From stress and financial strain to grief and seasonal changes, many factors can contribute to holiday depression.

💬 Read our latest blog to understand the signs and learn practical ways to cope with the emotional challenges the season can bring.
✨ Remember: you don’t have to go through it alone. Support is available.

👉 https://cuecounseling.com/holiday-depression-understanding-the-winter-blues-and-how-to-cope/

10/31/2025

Marriage counseling isn’t just for couples in crisis — it’s for couples who care enough to keep growing together. ❤️

Even healthy relationships need attention and support. Counseling can strengthen communication, rebuild closeness, and help you stay connected through life’s ups and downs.

Think of it as a “tune-up” for your relationship — not a last resort. 💍
Let’s keep love strong before problems grow.

👉 https://cuecounseling.com/why-marriage-counseling-is-helpful-even-when-your-marriage-isnt-in-crisis/

10/30/2025

Sometimes the first step toward healing is simply sharing your story.
When you talk with a counselor, you’re not just recounting your past — you’re giving yourself permission to process, understand, and release it.
Every story deserves to be heard. Every person deserves to heal. 💬💚

👉 Take that first step. You don’t have to carry it alone.